Angiopathy refers to any disease of the blood vessels, with microangiopathy affecting small vessels and macroangiopathy affecting larger ones. Microangiopathy can cause complications for people with diabetes, while macroangiopathy can lead to coronary artery, cerebrovascular, and peripheral vascular disease. Some medications can also cause angiopathy as a rare but serious side effect. Self-diagnosis is not […]
Amyloid angiopathy is a disease where beta-amyloid proteins form plaque in the arteries of the brain, potentially leading to a life-threatening stroke. Age is the main risk factor, and symptoms may include headaches, vision changes, and mental confusion. Diagnosis is difficult, and treatment focuses on stabilizing the patient and identifying underlying causes. There are currently […]
